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Thursday, 26 May 2016

I’ll make Nigeria better for all, Buhari vows

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reassured Nigerians that he
remained committed to fulfilling his electoral promise of making Nigeria
a better place for all.
Buhari made the promise in his Children’s Day message which was made available to journalists.
In the message which he personally signed, the President said the
well-being of Nigerian children remained his administration’s priority.
He said that was why adequate provisions were made in the 2016 Budget
for their immunisation against killer diseases as well as the school
feeding programme.
He said despite the dwindling economy, his administration would continue to improve the quality of lives of the youth.
The President said, “I seize the opportunity of this year’s
celebration which comes just two days before the first anniversary of
the present administration, to reassure our children and youth that we
remain fully committed to fulfilling our promise of a better Nigeria for
all of our people.
“On this happy occasion for our children, I reaffirm my belief that
it is the right of every Nigerian child to have access to quality and
affordable education, as well as healthcare and other basic necessities
for a good life, in a peaceful and secure environment.
“The good health and well-being of Nigerian children remain a top
priority on our agenda for national development and we have demonstrated
our strong commitment in this regard with the allocation of N12.6
billion in the 2016 budget for vaccines and programmes to prevent
childhood killer diseases such as polio, measles and yellow fever.
“Other measures in the 2016 budget, such as the school feeding
programme for children at a cost of N93.1 billion, will ensure that more
children go to school and enjoy the fun of learning and growing
together with their peers.
“Despite the current economic and funding challenges facing our dear
nation, my administration will continue to do all within its powers to
achieve better living conditions and greater access to quality
healthcare and education for all our youth.”
(Source: PUNCH)